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Sunday, February 8, 2015
8:45 am Sanctuary
Morning Worship
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany • 8:45 am • February 8, 2015
Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Preaching
The Reverend R. Craig Ford, Liturgist
Dr. Robert E. Frazier, Director of Music & the Arts
The Sanctuary Choir
Cantors: Catherine Zachary, soprano; Frank Zachary, tenor
We welcome you to worship, and invite you to greet one another with joy and affection.
The voluntary signifies the beginning of worship.
You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation.
Please silence all mobile communication devices.
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Please stand as you are able.
Prelude
Greeting &
Mission Moment
We invite you to pass the Fellowship Folder located at the end of
the pew.
Call to Worship
Psalm 147
Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God.
For he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.
The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals
the broken-hearted, and binds up their wounds.
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power. Praise the Lord!
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Hymn
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#92 For the Beauty of the Earth ~ DIX
Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love,
whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to
his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of
man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope,
and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in
the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept
in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and
help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself
in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord,
to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
Gloria Patri
#71 Glory Be to the Father ~ GREATOREX
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it
was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen. Amen.
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This Day So Full of Joy ~ Johann Sebastion Bach
Scripture
Luke 18:1-8
Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and
not to lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who
neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was
a widow who kept coming to him and saying, "Grant me justice
against my opponent.' For a while he refused; but later he said to
himself, "Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone,
yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so
that she may not wear me out by continually coming.' " And the Lord
said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant
justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay
long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them.
And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
(NRSV)
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
"And Do Not Lose Heart"
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
Offertory
It Is a Precious Thing ~ Johann Friedrich Peter
It is a precious thing when the heart is fixed and trusteth in God,
through the mercy of God and our Saviour, Jesus Christ our Lord.
My heart is resting, O my Saviour, in Thy loving care; my trust is ever
stayed on Thee; O hear my earnest prayer that every faithful I may be
and ever do Thy will; O grant this in Thy mercy still, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Doxology
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow ~ OLD 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures
here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
God of open doors, thank you for giving us the strength to ask, to search,
and to knock. Bless these gifts that they might enable all your children to
receive, to find, and to enter into your kingdom. Amen.
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Hymn
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#111 How Can We Name a Love ~ TERRA BEATA
Benediction
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Choral Response
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Voluntary
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The Gift of Love ~ Hal Hopson
Prelude in A Minor ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
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Welcome Guests, Visitors & Friends
The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship. It is our honor to have you
with us today. If we can be of assistance to you, please visit with one of our friendly ushers, located by
the Narthex entrance. They will gladly answer your questions and help you with any needs you may
have during your visit.
We welcome all our visitors as special guests. At the conclusion of today's worship, we invite you to
speak to one of our ministers who will be in the Narthex or transept exits. We want to address any
questions you may have and provide you with pertinent information about Centenary.
We invite you to visit with us again soon.
Each Sunday morning, Centenary provides morning snacks to our congregation and visitors in the 4
1/2 Street narthex, at the second floor coffee station, and kitchenette at Room 115. We encourage you
to enjoy these items along with juice and coffee as you meet and greet fellow worshipers. Your offering
into the basket at the 4½ Street and 2nd floor hospitality sites will allow us to continue, and expand,
our hospitality food items. If you have suggestions for food on these tables, please write a note and
put it in the basket with your offering.
FELLOWSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
LISTEN
There is always something
happening at Centenary and we
invite you to join us. Learn more
about Centenary offerings by
visiting centenaryonline.com. You
may also find us on Facebook by
searching “UMCCentenary.”
We are eager to share Centenary's
story with you.If you are interested in
learning about church membership,
please contact Rev. Jonathan
L. Brake (397-1334)/jbrake@
centenary-ws.org to schedule a
time to meet.
Each Sunday morning, from 11:00
am -12:00 pm, you can tune your
radio to WSJS 600 AM to hear the
worship service. You may also go
to WSJS.com from anywhere in the
world and hear streaming audio of
the service as it happens. Should you
miss a live broadcast, you can always
go to centenaryonline.com and listen
to the latest series of sermons found
in our “Sermons and Downloads”
feature.
CONTACT US
To learn more about life at Centenary,
contact the church office (724-6311)
and ask to speak with a minister.
WORSHIP TIMES AT CENTENARY
8:45 am
9:00 am
10:10 am
11:00 am
7:30 pm
Traditional Worship
Simplify Praise Service
Rejoice (Jazz Inspired Worship)
Traditional Worship
Roots Revival
Sanctuary
Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Sanctuary
Wednesday Evenings
Scan the QR Code to read the
announcements on your mobile device.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS
LENTEN JOURNEY
The chancel flowers are given in loving memory
of Dr. and Mrs. Beverly N. Jones, Sr. and James E.
Holmes, Jr. by Betty Holmes; and in loving memory
of Dr. Beverly N. Jones, Jr., Jewell Voss Jones Mickey,
and Judy Jones Belville by Dr. Beverly N. III and
Janet Jones.
Ash Wednesday | February 18
9:00AM Chapel
7:00PM Sanctuary
We offer our prayers and concern for those who are
ill at home, hospitalized and in hospice care.
Holy Wednesday | April 1
7:30PM Memorial Auditorium
Holy Thursday | April 2
7:30PM Sanctuary
Good Friday | April 3
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Cross Walk
11:00AM Meets at Loaves & Fishes
As a continuum of the Prayer Day Centenary hosted
for Sylvia Shelton, we invite you to participate in
Prayers of the People, an opportunity to offer silent
intercessory prayers on behalf of people, groups
and situations. Prayers of the People will continue
each Monday going forward. We will be ready to
receive each of you in fellowship and love as you
enter the Chapel at Centenary. We are not bound
by any rules. This is an exercise in love and belief
in silent prayer and reflection. The Chapel will be
open from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm. You may come
at a time convenient for you and we recommend
that you enter at 4 ½ Street. However, the door by
the Chapel on the Fifth Street side will also be open.
Tenebrae
7:30PM Sanctuary
ALTAR GUILD
Inviting New Recruits
Prayers of the People is open to all, so invite friends
and those you may feel interested.
You are cordially invited to join the Altar Guild's
class of 2018 now being recruited. This is a great
opportunity to provide a vital and visible service
for your church as well as a way to meet and
work with an incredible group of talented and
dedicated women and men. For more information
or to sign up, please contact Lois Davis (725-8428)/
ladavis747@aol.com or Gwen Walter (765-5338)/
gwalter67.gw@gmail.com.
Please direct any questions to Congregational Care,
Judy Jones (918-0346)/jjones@centenary-ws.org.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nursery Care
Lunch & Lesson on Wednesdays at Noon
All are welcome to come for our mid-week
program in the auditorium featuring lunch for $7
(includes salad, main course, side items, dessert,
and beverage), live music, and inspiring messages
from our very own Rev. Jonathan Brake. This midweek program is open to the public, so bring some
coworkers along as well. Enter through the 4½
Street entrance. No pre-registration necessary.
Nursery care for infants through pre-kindergarten
is offered during every Sunday morning worship
service. During the 11:00 am worship service,
3's and 4's in the nursery have a time of engaged
Bible storytelling led by children’s ministry staff.
Our nursery classrooms, staffed by professional
childcare workers, are located on the second floor
of the children’s building.
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Created by God
March 6-7 • 4th & 5th Grade Students
YOUTH MINISTRY
Each year Centenary offers a weekend for 4th &
5th graders that focuses on human sexuality from
a Christian perspective. This year's weekend will be
March 6-7 for all current 4th & 5th graders. If you
are ready to sign your child up, simply email Ashley
with their information. Cost is $30 per student
participant. The deadline to register is Monday
February 23.
February 8
SCOUT SUNDAY
Join us for our Youth Ministry events today!
Lenten Fair
February 22 • 9:45 am • Children's Building
8:45, 9:00, 10:10 & 11:00 am: Worship
9:45 am: Sunday school
Our Cornerstone middle school youth group (6th8th grades) meets from 5:00-6:00 pm each Sunday
evening, followed by a youth dinner at 6:00 pm. Our
evening finishes up with our senior high youth group
(9th-12thgrades), The Well, from 6:45-8:00 pm.
Join us on the 3rd floor of the Children's Building
as we kick off the Lenten Season. There will not
be regular Kindergarten-5th grade Sunday school
classes that day. You are encouraged as a family to
take some time participating in different activities to
prepare you for Easter. There will not be teachers on
this Sunday, so each child should be escorted by their
parents.
Come be a part of this incredible ministry where we
seek to know God and to soak up the love of Christ
so we can share that knowledge and love with all
who we encounter. We meet upstairs on the 4th floor
and can’t wait to see you
Summer Dates!
Luncheon
February 19 • 11:30 am • Memorial Auditorium
June 7: End of School Party
June 14: Summer Sunday school classes begin
June 22nd-26: Hungry for Music Day Camp hosted by Maple Springs UMC
July 7-9: Older Elementary Mission Week for rising 4th-6th graders
July 12-18: Centenary Week at Camp Tekoa Rising 3rd-High School
July 26-30: Vacation Bible School “Everest Expedition”!
August 23: Promotion Sunday
Be a part of our Children’s Music Ministry!
Now is the perfect time to join a children's choir! All
of our choir groups are starting new music and would
love for more children to join us, from Kindermusik
(starting at age 2) - 5th grade. To register, go to www.
centenary-ws.org in the Children's Ministry section,
or contact Rev. Kate May (397-1331)/kmay@
centenary-ws.org.
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SENIOR ADULTS
The Senior Adults luncheon will meet at 11:30 am
and the Senior Adult Council will meet at 10:30
am in Room 115. Our speaker for the luncheon
will be Linda Dardin the new director of the Kate
B. Reynolds Hospice Home here in Winston Salem.
Linda has been recently appointed to the position
as director and will share knowledge about the
Hospice program that will be beneficial to all.
Please register by contacting Charles Monroe (7730446)/chasmonroe@yahoo.com. This will be a very
informative meeting providing information about
hospice and the care provided. I look forward to
seeing our senior adults.
ADULT ED. / SPIRITUAL FORMATION
“Do Something!”
Lenten Study 2015
Have you registered for your Lenten Study Group?
Small Groups will be meeting all across the city in
various locations for 6 weekly sessions. Come discover
how to give up Apathy for Lent and Do Something
for the Kingdom of God. Why? Because Jesus thinks
the world is worth saving and he has called us to get
involved. We will explore fasting, serving, feeding,
seeking, healing and refining as we partner with Jesus
to bring the kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
To register, go to www.centenary-ws.org/?p=44
Christ in the Passover Seder
March 22 • Memorial Auditorium • 5:00 pm
Have you ever celebrated the Passover Seder from the
perspective of Jesus? Missionary Lynn McCoy will be
with us using Scripture and visuals to show how Jesus
took the historical Passover Seder from the Exodus
event and transformed it for the New Covenant at
the Last Supper with his disciples. We will become
“families” around each table in the auditorium, and
walk through the traditional Haggadah (celebration
order) and eat the foods of the Seder. Advance tickets
are required ($10/person). Register online at www.
centenary-ws.org/?p=46 or call Tara Snow (3971342). For more information about this event,
contact Rev. Jonathan Brake (397-1334)/jbrake@
centenary-ws.org.
people of Haiti by focusing on worship, education,
and healthcare. This trip will provide a variety of
opportunities for mission work and relationship
building; no expertise in any particular field is
required, though each person’s gifts can be put to
use. We will leave for Haiti on Thursday and return
Monday, having a chance to get to the people,
working and worshipping alongside them. We expect
the trip cost to be under $1,000, and cholarships
are available. For more information or to sign up,
contact Rev. Sarah Howell (showell@centenary-ws.
org/397-1348).
February Food of the Month
The February food of the month is Macaroni &
Cheese (preferably complete kits, no milk needed).
Please bring your food donations to the Missions bins,
located in the Reception Narthex at 4½ Street.
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Winston Salem Street School Needs Tutors
Monday – Thursdays 10:30 am-2:15 pm
Lifting Women's Voices
March 21 • 8:00 am-2:00 pm • St. Paul's Episcopal
No experience necessary, just a heart for
disenfranchised youth in our community. For more
information, call Camille Galloway (721-1110).
The featured speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Anne
Hodges-Copple, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal
Diocese of North Carolina. She will present "Building
a Rule of Life from the Holy Family of Bethany,”
based on stories from Luke and John about Mary,
Martha and Lazarus.
Child care will be available for children three years
old and younger.
The cost of the retreat, which includes a light
breakfast, lunch and retreat materials, will be $30 for
adults and an additional $10 for all accompanying
children from the same household attending the
Children’s Retreat. Child care will be available at no
additional charge.
MISSIONS
Haiti Mission Trip
April 16-20, 2015
the Outreach Committee of Centenary United
Methodist Church will be taking a group to Port
au Prince, Haiti. This will be a follow-up to our trip
back in October with Haiti Outreach Ministries,
an organization that ministers to and with the
MUSIC AND THE ARTS
Faith in Films
February 8, 15 & 22 • Memorial Auditorium • 2 pm
The 2015 series will explore characteristics that make
a person “heroic”. Cinema can draw us together as
few other mediums can. As has been true in past film
series at Centenary, all of the selections are cinematic
masterpieces.
February 8: City Lights, directed by Charlie Chaplin (1931), 87 min
February 15: Sansho the Bailiff, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi (1954); 124 min.
February 22: Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuaron (2006); 109 min.
Stories of the epic hero abound in world literature.
This year’s theme was inspired by Joseph Campbell’s
The Power Of Myth. In each film we will encounter
a character that overcomes challenges, survives
radical change, and fulfills a life-journey that results
in profound change. The story within each
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film reveals common threads such as abandoning
one’s old ways, embarking on life-changing adventures,
surviving tribulations, and finally obtaining a heightened
sense of self-awareness or enlightenment. There will be a
brief introduction prior to each screening followed by a
discussion afterwards for those who wish to remain. All are
invited to attend. Adult themes are presented so parental
guidance is recommended.
DAYBREAK/RESPITE CARE
Affairs of the Heart
February 21 • Memorial Auditorium • 3 pm
Save the Date for “Affairs of the Heart”, a gala fund-raiser
for DAYBreak/Respite Care, which will take place on
February 21 from 3-5 pm in Memorial Auditorium. Please
consider donating items for the auction which could include
gift cards, services, gift items, travel options, etc. Heavy
hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, a silent auction and bake
sale all are on track to raise funds for Centenary’s Respite
Care ministry. Tickets are $25.00. For more information
or tickets or to donate items, contact Jan Sawyer (3971345)/jsawyer@centenary-ws.org.
DAYBreak Respite Care Needs Volunteers!
Families are depending on DAYBreak Respite Care to
provide a good day to their loved ones. We need volunteers
to help us with this ministry! Currently, we particularly
need help on Mondays and Fridays. Volunteers can work
2, 3 or 5-hour shifts. If you enjoy being with people and
want to make a difference in the lives of older adults, please
contact Jan Sawyer (397-1345)/jsawyer@centenary-ws.org.
Please consider exploring respite care and sharing your
gifts with us.
ROOTS REVIVAL
Wednesday • February 11 • Memorial Auditorium
This week, we are excited to welcome Rodney Stillwell,
chaplain with Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries, to worship,
where he will offer a pottery demonstration and hands-on
activity to tie in with Rev. Sarah Howell’s sermon on Isaiah
45:9-11, which uses the image of God as a potter and us
as the pottery. We will use Leonard Cohen’s “Anthem” and
Gungor’s “Beautiful Things” as we ask, hear, sing, see and
touch what it means for us to be remade through God’s
healing and redemption. Join us for this liturgical but
informal worship service where we celebrate communion
weekly. We meet at 7:30 pm on Wednesday nights in
Memorial Auditorium, and a group always goes out to
dinner afterward for unstructured fellowship time. Learn
more at www.rootsrevivalws.com or contact Rev. Sarah
Howell (397-1348)/showell@centenary-ws.org.
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GLAD TIDINGS
Valentine’s, the heart that speaks of love! We have them in
Glad Tidings in all colors, and our hearts even have a key
that goes with them! They speak of marriages, friendships,
love of pets and appreciation of self. Actually, we have a
heart for almost every occasion, and at a great price. Of
course, we offer free wrapping for your convenience. There
are cards and scarves, books and beautiful jewelry by Holly
Lane. Pick a piece and draw a number. You will receive a
discount of at least 15% on the Holly Lane Jewelry! We
have never done anything like this!
The Lenten Study is around the corner, so make sure you
pick up your book, World Worth Saving. Jonathan Brake
will be the guest lecturer in the video presentation being
used at each of the meetings and we feel this is an excellent
study requiring you to not give up anything for Lent,
but to actually add an opportunity to gain something so
worthwhile. Please make sure to sign up because you do
not want to miss this study!
Shop Glad Tidings where good things happen!
Judy Jones, Manager (918-0346)/jjones@centenary-ws.org.
SCHOLARSHIP TIME
Our congregation is honored to be able to offer three different
types of endowed scholarships, due to the dedication and
generosity of past members:
• T.B. and Mary Neal Dixson Foundation: Scholarships for
Centenary members or staff who are full-time students.
• Cabaniss Fund Scholarship: For needy and deserving students
engaged in or planning for ministry.
• Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund: Scholarships for
Methodist residents of Forsyth County pursuing education for
Methodist ministry or a Christian education ministry vocation.
The deadline to submit all applications is April 1. Find more
detailed scholarship guidelines and download application forms
on Centenary’s website.
http://www.centenary-ws.org/index.php/connect/resources/
centenary-scholarships
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Senior Minister
mralls@centenary-ws.org | 397-1362
Reverend Jonathan L. Brake
Reverend R. Craig Ford
Associate Minister
jbrake@centenary-ws.org | 397-1334
Associate Minister
cford@centenary-ws.org | 397-1353
Reverend Kate May
Associate Minister with Children
kmay@centenary-ws.org | 397-1331
Reverend Sarah Howell
Assistant Minister
showell@centenary-ws.org | 397-1348
Tamara M. Pollock
Director of Youth Ministries
tpollock@centenary-ws.org | 397-1337
Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director
mwexler@centenary-ws.org | 397-1346
Susan Bates
Organist and Music Associate
sbates@centenary-ws.org | 397-1340
Stacy Holley
Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
sholley@centenary-ws.org | 397-1359
Doug Peninger
Director of Communications
dpeninger@centenary-ws.org | 397-1368
Kristy Eaton
Financial Assistant
keaton@centenary-ws.org | 397-1341
Judy Jones
Congregational Care Coordinator
jjones@centenary-ws.org | 397-1361
John Rogers
Director of Information Technology
jrogers@centenary-ws.org | 397-1356
Dr. Robert E. Frazier
Director of Music and the Arts
rfrazier@centenary-ws.org | 397-1339
John Markle
Director of Operations
jmarkle@centenary-ws.org | 397-1347
Jan Sawyer
Director of DAYBreak Respite Care
jsawyer@centenary-ws.org | 397-1345
Reception Desk • 724-6311 +
Minister On Call (Prompt 2)
Pastoral Care: Reverend Craig Ford • 397-1353
RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS
January 27 - February 2
Worship Attendance
Tithes and Offerings
8:45 Traditional
9:00 Simplify
10:10 Rejoice!
11:00 Traditional
Children's Worship & Nursery
Food for Thought
Roots Revival
109
115
161
349
54
50
55
Total
893
Offering
Miscellaneous
$31,078
7,944
Total
$39,022
Sunday School
228
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